Kildare garda warning after power tools theft blitz

People working in the construction sector have been advised by gardaí to be extra vigilant after a spate of  power tool theft incidents across County Kildare in recent days.

In one case the value of the tools taken was €4,000.

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At least four incidents have occurred since February 20 and in most cases the tools were stolen from sheds adjacent to residential properties.

Incidents have  been reported in Kill, Johnstown and Allenwood.

One man has been arrested but gardai do not believe that the crimes are connected.